Fremont Barrel Aged Dark Star
Also known as
Fremont KDS Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star Oatmeal Stout
Fremont Kentucky Dark Star Bourbon Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout
Vital Statistics
Type: Stout
Aged: Aged in Barrels, Bourbon
Release: Limited Rotating (vintaged)
ABV: 14%
Bitterness: 50 IBU
From the brewer
This year’s release is a blend of 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Star in 12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels. The roasted and chocolate malts complement the smooth oats to bring you a stout delight wrapped in the gentle embrace of bourbon barrel-aged warmth. A touch of sweetness dances in balance with the hops to finish with a wave, and then she’s gone.
Average Scores
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2023 release
I mean, by this point you pretty much know what you're getting with this.
2020 release
'Ol reliable. Nothing over the top, nothing too syrupy, too sweet, too alcohol-y, too malty, too whatever. A great way to ring in the new year.
2015 release
Sweeter for sure than when had after the Brew 1000. And more... well, perfect. YUM.
2015 release
Really good, but do not drink this directly after the Brew 1000. The contrast in sweetness leaves this tasting a bit tart and ashy. A few minutes separation set everything right again, though. However - it does seem like this is getting less sweet each year. Am I imagining this?
2014 release
Sweet dark smell. Thin middle and sweet hollow finish. Tastes a bit like a flat Coke.
2014 release
I don't know if it actually is different, but this was so much better than I remembered. Clean, with a bit of umami tartness. Right amount of bourbon sweetness.
2013 release
Sweetish slightly viscous body with some tackiness. Tangy start with a smooth roasted caramel coffee finish.
2013 release
I thought that it would be too heavy to drink a whole 22 ounces but I was wrong. It just kept being awesome throughout.
2013 release
Lush, smooth, sweet and bourbony. The creamy oatmeal finish something else, and there are much more profound notes than the Velvet Merkin in this category. It tastes stronger than its labeled ABV and the intensity of that alcohol flavor was my only (very minor) complaint.
2013 release
Pleasant molasses smell. Nice tangy sweetness, bit of plum. Some finishing tackiness.
